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Permanently Discontinued

PRINIVIL

MERCK CANADA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is PRINIVIL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRINIVIL 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 1, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRINIVIL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2020-10-01

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 20MG

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02218011

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZESTRIL

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02049333

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRINIVIL

MERCK CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 00839388

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 10MG

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02218003

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 40 MG

APOTEX INC

40MG · DIN 02217538

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 40MG

APOTEX INC

40MG · DIN 02218038

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00839418

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LISINOPRIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-10-01

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons